A Visitors Guide to Miyajima Island
A day trip to Miyajima Island is a must-do while in Hiroshima. It’s one of Japans top 3 scenic spots, easy to get to and …
A day trip to Miyajima Island is a must-do while in Hiroshima. It’s one of Japans top 3 scenic spots, easy to get to and …
Take a day trip from Tokyo to Enoshima. The island has been a tourist escape for centuries but now is only 70 minutes from central Tokyo. Enoshima offers something for everyone; great food, caves, gardens, shrines, views history and beaches.
On our travels in Japan, we’ve enjoyed chirashi zushi from Osaka all the way up to Sapporo. It’s a delicious bed of perfectly seasoned sushi …
We adore Japanese food and nothing beats fresh sushi whether it’s served up near Omi-Cho in the coastal city of Kanazawa or in a tiny sushi …
The Korakuen Garden in Okayama is rated as one of the top 3 gardens in Japan. That’s high praise in a country with so much …
The Hiroshima Peace Park (known as Heiwakinen in Japanese) is the first place most visitors to the city aim for when they arrive. Whether you’re …
There’s not much that’s more adorable, or kawaii I guess, than dozens of young children in traditional kimonos. It’s a sight you’re likely to see a lot in Shinto …
Hakone is a popular day trip from Tokyo or an interesting short-stay option. For visitors who want an onsen experience while in Japan but don’t …
Planning to see Geisha in Kyoto? Head into the areas where they live and entertain. These geisha districts are known as hanamachi and there are …
We often don’t find city passes or discount passes to be great deals for us because we’re slow travellers. We like to have a good …
If you’re planning a visit to Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture you will probably have Itsukushima Shrine at the top of your list of things …
Osaka Castle is a dramatic green space in the midst of the city. While the castle is a recreation, not an original, it captures the …
If you’re visiting this historic city a Kyoto geisha experience might be one of the things you’d love to do. For most foreign visitors an …
The goal for the day is make it to the peak of Mt Misen! We’ve talked many times here about how much there is to …
Eikan-do is one of those temples that we wandered into off of the Philosopher’s Path without any intent or prior conception of what to expect. …